Vincent Lawrence was riding an orange Honda motorbike when it was struck by a car in summer 2023

Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days.

Alice Dearing says open water swimmers must heed the risks and swim where there are lifeguards.

Tyrese Johnson's family pay tribute to their "simply irreplaceable" teenager who had "a heart full of gold".

Emergency services were called on Tuesday after a 16-year-old boy was seen in the water.

Specialist teams look for a boy after being alerted on Tuesday evening.

Council-owned Sandway Homes will build the properties in Netherton where Bootle High School was located.

Two people are taken to hospital with stab wounds following events on Sunday evening.